1964 Checker Town vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1964 Checker Town | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2860 mm |